Very Good
#2870 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 34% in state
Rowe Middle
Middle School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Houston, TX
A Cypress-fairbanks ISD middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 692003, Houston, TX 77269
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rowe Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Rowe Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopper MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 872 | Compare → |
| Thornton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,414 | Compare → |
| Anthony MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,466 | Compare → |
| Smith MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 909 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cypress-fairbanks ISD
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #29 of 88
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rowe Middle is listed in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rowe Middle
Rowe Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 1,396 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,870 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rowe Middle
What grades does Rowe Middle serve?
Rowe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rowe Middle?
Rowe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowe Middle is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rowe Middle rank in TX?
Rowe Middle ranks #2,870 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rowe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rowe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rowe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowe Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Rowe Middle a charter school?
No, Rowe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rowe Middle a Title I school?
No, Rowe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowe Middle?
80.4% of students at Rowe Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (346) 227-6104
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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